Canon A480 vs Sony TX1
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Canon A480 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 140g - 92 x 62 x 31mm
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Introduced August 2009

Canon A480 vs Sony TX1 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Canon A480 versus Sony TX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A480 (10MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is very similar but the A480 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

The A480 was unveiled 6 months prior to the TX1 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A480 grades vs the TX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A480 vs Sony TX1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A480 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A480 Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Sony TX1
A480 | TX1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Canon A480
TX1 | A480 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon A480 and Sony TX1
A480 | TX1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2009 | ![]() | August 2009 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Canon A480 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A480 has physical measurements of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Look at the Canon A480 versus Sony TX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the A480 vs the TX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A480 and TX1 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon A480 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A480 and TX1.
As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The A480 has the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler.

Canon A480 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A480 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A480 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot A480 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-01-15 | 2009-08-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 5 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 8cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 115 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1250 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/500 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140g (0.31 lbs) | 142g (0.31 lbs) |
Dimensions | 92 x 62 x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $210 | $350 |